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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

European Film Festival Expands Its Pakistan Tour

The European Film Festival (EUFF) is returning to Pakistan this month for its fifth edition, with screenings planned in Islamabad, Sialkot and Jamshoro. Organised by the European Union delegation, the festival will run from September 12 to 30. Islamabad’s PNCA will host the opening, followed by venues in Sialkot and Jamshoro. The programme is expected to feature European films, including features and shorts, alongside cultural activities and interactive events for audiences. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Hyderabad, Sialkot join PSL as flagship league expands to eight teams

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) expanded to eight teams on Thursday as Hyderabad and Sialkot were officially confirmed as the league’s seventh and eighth franchises, respectively, following the completion of the expansion auction ahead of the upcoming season. The OZ Developers, owned by Hamza Majeed, secured the ownership of the eighth PSL team with a bid of Rs1.85 billion and named it after Sialkot in the second round of the highly anticipated auction. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Weather

Punjab rivers in extreme flooding, Sialkot rainfall surpasses record

Sialkot recorded 364mm rainfall in last 24 hours, surpassing the previous 299.2mm record of maximum rain set on July 31, 1961. Rainfall at Sialkot airport recorded 198mm according to the weather department. Chenab River has been flowing in extremely high flood at Marala Headworks, the flood control room shared. The water’s inflow at Marala has been recorded as high as 6,71,148 cusecs and outflow of the river has been 6,64,618 cusecs, barrage sources said. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Flight operations resume at Lahore, Islamabad, and Sialkot airports

Flight operations have resumed at Lahore, Islamabad, and Sialkot airports, according to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). However, Karachi Airport remains closed for flight operations due to the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India. Earlier, a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) had been issued, suspending flight operations at Karachi and three other airports until 6 PM. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for updated flight information. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Uncategorized

Sialkot International Airport closed for 16 days

Sialkot: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed that the Sialkot International Airport will remain closed for sixteen days in December over maintenance. According to the Civil Aviation announcement, the airport will remain closed from December 5 to December 20 due to runway maintenance. While, all flights departing from Sialkot Airport have been temporarily shifted to Lahore Airport, confirmed Spokesperson PIA. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Politics

"Punjab responsible for attack on Imran Khan": Khawaja Asif

Sialkot: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said that the province where Imran Khan was attacked was responsible for whatever happened. "Whatever happened in the long march should be condemned," Asif said, adding that taking political advantage of such incidents is also condemnable. "Those who were injured did not receive any medical treatment," the defense minister said. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Uncategorized

Police stops PTI rally preparations in Sialkot, arrests Usman Dar

Police and the district administration of Sialkot halted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists from holding a rally at the CTI ground on Saturday, using tear gas and batons to scatter the party supporters who resisted the move. During the dispute, police arrested PTI leader Usman Dar and several other party supporters for attempting to organise a protest on Christian community land after DC Imran Qureshi had previously rejected permission. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Uncategorized

PTI banned from meeting in school grounds, politics to not run in educational institutions,

PTI to hold a meeting in the grounds of CTI Boys High School Sialkot without permission was noted by the Assistant Commissioner Sialkot. Following the publication of the news, the Assistant Commissioner Sialkot took note and confirmed the contents of the letter as well as the school principal's position. According to the letter, the school principal took the position that a political conference organised by PTI will be held on May 14, 2022 on the grounds of CTI Boys High School without the authorization of the school administration. The letter… Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Uncategorized

Govt. plans Parliamentary Debate on Sialkot lynching

The government has called a special session of the Senate and the National Assembly to discuss the horrific lynching of Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot earlier this month. The current administration also intends to introduce legislation to restrict "horse trading" in the Senate. According to Prime Minister's Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan, a debate on Kumara's killing will be held in both houses of parliament on the premier's advice. The National Assembly will meet on December 22 while the Senate will meet on December 20. Babar also… Read More…

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